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What is the level of ldl where statins are needed?
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LDL: This would depend on your past medical history,family history,and physical exam. If no history of diabetes,heart disease,stroke,hypertension it may not be indicate. If there is a positive finding then the LDL should be less than 80. Hope that is somewhat helpful.
Answered 6/13/2016
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